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MDTA Police PatchThe Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police is nationally accredited and is the eighth largest law enforcement agency in the State of Maryland with more than 500 sworn and civilian professionals. The MDTA Police are responsible for law enforcement at the MDTA's bridge and tunnel thruways, highways, the Baltimore Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport and the Port of Baltimore.

The first step in joining the MDTA Police is to submit an online application. Applicants will select their own processing event date from the application. Processing events are conducted by the Recruitment and Selection Unit and will last approximately four hours.

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MDTA POLICE MISSION STATEMENT:

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police provides Safety, Security and Service in partnership with the community to all who use and work on MDTA facilities​ and other vital transportation assets located throughout Maryland. 

MDTA POLICE CORE VALUES: Dedication • Integrity • Mindfulness • Pride • Service

MDTA Police Citizen and Customer Survey

News and Information:

Police News Releases

Accreditation Public Comment Portal

The MDTA Police is currently completing the reaccreditation process through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA welcomes comments regarding the MDTA Police’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. To submit a comment, visit:
Accreditation Public Comment Portal

In Maryland, to report suspicious or potential terrorist activity toll free, 24 hours a day, please call 1-800-492-TIPS.

MDTA Police Video Feed
MDTA Police Photo Gallery
  • MDTA Police Retiree Cookout 2024
    MDTA Police Retiree Cookout 2024
  • MDTA Police Promotion Ceremony September 04, 2024
    MDTA Police Promotion Ceremony September 04, 2024
  • MDTA Police Promotion Ceremony June 26, 2024 - Follow link to Flickr Album
    MDTA Police Promotion Ceremony June 26, 2024 - Follow link to Flickr Album
  • MDTA Police Fallen Heroes Ceremony 05-03-2024 - Follow link to Flickr Album
    MDTA Police Fallen Heroes Ceremony 05-03-2024 - Follow link to Flickr Album
  • Key Bridge First Responders Honored by MDTA Board
    Key Bridge First Responders Honored by MDTA Board
  • MDTA Police Recruit Class 58 Graduation - Follow link to Flickr Album
    MDTA Police Recruit Class 58 Graduation - Follow link to Flickr Album
  • MDTA Police Awards Ceremony April 2024 - Follow link to Flickr Album.
    MDTA Police Awards Ceremony April 2024 - Follow link to Flickr Album.
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Public Calendar

Feb 26

MDTA Board Meeting

9 AM

Livestream

This public meeting is livestreamed and archived on the MDTA Board Meeting Homepage. The MDTA Board Meeting homepage also provides access to the meeting schedule, materials, agenda and minutes.

Mar 05

Capital Committee Meeting

9 AM

Livestream

This public meeting is livestreamed and archived on the Capital Committee Meeting Homepage. The Capital Committee Meeting homepage also provides access to the virtual meeting, schedule, agenda, materials and minutes.

Mar 12

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

9 AM

Livestream

This public meeting is livestreamed and archived on the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Homepage. The Finance and Administration Committee Meeting homepage also provides access to the virtual meeting, schedule, agenda, materials and minutes.